Welcome to the Cebu International School Tech Committee wiki!

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Here at CIS we are (Work in progress):

inquirers

• students be able to do research effectively using technology, and understand that bias can influence the interpretation and creation of information

knowledgeable

• students understand how to make decisions on the right “tool for the job”

thinkers

• students should be able to consider the need of the community and society, and how technology can effect change for the good

communicators

• students should know that the message and the audience will determine the medium of communication
• students show know that the design and choice of medium impact the effectiveness of the communication itself

principled

• students should be aware that rapid technological change can bring with it ethical issues for consideration, and be able to evaluate these issues

open-minded

• students parents and teachers should embrace and explore new techologies and possibilities in order to respond to and generate change

caring

• students should be to understand that communication networks and other tools are powerful mediums to spread positive change
• students should also be aware of the possible negative impacts of the use of technology, e.g Cyber Bullying, and be able to develop strategies for its responsible use

risk-takers

• students should be able to figure out how to use program features independently
• students should be able to transfer existing skills and prior knowledge in order to deal with new technologies

balanced

• students should be aware that technological resources are but one way of communicating knowledge, and be able to discern the most appropriate medium of information for the task at hand

reflective

• students should be able to reflect on the process of gathering, analysing, interpreting and presenting information, in order to communicate ideas
• students should be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the research and communication process

Define Technology:

Enduring Understandings (expand and re-word into a Philosophy?)

Learning is a life-long process, and the pace of technological change requires us to focus on learning how to learn, relearn and unlearn, rather than on specific technologies or tools.

As a community we need to develop behaviours and attitudes and a sense of accountability, as we collaborate with others in the exchange of information.

Global collaboration requires effective communication, an awareness of cultural diversity, and social responsibility.
More specifically:We beleive Literacy includes not just reading, writing etc, but including Technological competenceWe beleive that Technology is a critical aspect of our lives
Webeleive that teachers and students should learn how to meet the demands of this changing world
Distinguish between "can do" and "believe"